Fontaine’s Chief Justice and Liyue’s exorcist may soon trade their robes for festive flair – leaks hint that Neuvillette and Chongyun will receive exclusive Lantern Rite skins, sparking excitement across the Genshin Impact community.
Neuvillette and Chongyun Lantern Rite Skins Leaked in Genshin Impact
Leaks from Genshin Impact reveal Lantern Rite skins for Neuvillette and Chongyun, sparking excitement among players. Neuvillette’s design features elegant hydro-themed robes with lantern motifs, while Chongyun sports a festive cryo outfit blending traditional elements and icy accents. These cosmetics tie into the upcoming Lantern Rite event, offering fresh looks for the characters. Community reactions pour in, with fans speculating on release dates and potential banners. Stay tuned for official confirmation from HoYoverse.
The new Twitter reveals that Neuvillette and Chongyun would be getting new skins in the upcoming Genshin Impact Lantern Rite event. That means expect to obtain Chongyun’s skin for free, while Neuvillette’s new skin would be locked behind a paywall. Still, Neuvillette fans would be ecstatic to finally have a skin for the Hydro Dragon Sovereign.
Although Chongyun is not among the strongest characters in the 4-star roster, he is still a fan favorite due to his personality. Getting his new skin may be the perfect time to start building a Chongyun cryo DPS to dominate Teyvat once again.
Other than new skins, the Lantern Rite event is expected to feature a 4-star character from Liyue. Previous leaks revealed this character to be the White Horse Adeptus, and some leaks even mention it as the spirit or daughter of Istaroth, the Ruler of Time. Rulers or Shades in Genshin Impact are the overseers of Teyvat. They are among the strongest beings in the Genshin Impact lore, so hopefully, we will get more insight into their backstory during the next Lantern Rite.
When will the Lantern Rite event start this year
Lantern Rite 2026 starts on January 30.
Event Duration
The event, titled “A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon,” runs through February 23, 2026, aligning with Phase 2 of Version 6.3 (Luna IV). This schedule coincides with the Lunar New Year period, featuring Liyue-themed activities in Liyue Harbor.
Related Activities
Preliminary events like “May Fortune Find You” (January 16-February 3) and “Shutterflash Memory Hunt” (January 16-26) lead into the main festival. Additional phases include “Moonlit Patrol Exercise” (February 9-23) and Ley Line Overflow reruns.
Confirm Lantern Rite 2026 exact start and end dates
Lantern Rite 2026 runs from January 30 to February 23.
Confirmed Dates
Multiple reliable sources, including Game8 and the Genshin Impact Fandom wiki, confirm the main event “A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon” starts on January 30, 2026, and ends on February 23, 2026, coinciding with Version 6.3 Phase 2 (Luna IV). Beebom and LDShop.gg align with these dates, noting the event’s tie to Lunar New Year festivities in Liyue Harbor.
Preliminary Events
Pre-events like “May Fortune Find You” (January 16-February 3) and “Shutterflash Memory Hunt” (January 16-26) build up to the main festival. Later phases include “Moonlit Patrol Exercise” (February 9-23) and Ley Line Overflow reruns until the end.
